Group Therapy Facilitation: An Advanced Practice Workshop

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Howard University School of Social Work | Washington

Howard University School of Social Work
Publisher/HostHoward University School of Social Work
Group Therapy Facilitation: An Advanced Practice Workshop
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Advanced clinicians engage in dynamic group processes, mastering silence, emotions, and socio-political influences on behavior."
About this Event

Group Therapy Facilitation: An Advanced Practice Workshop

Thursday, November 20 | 10am-12pm (EST) Virtual Training (2 CE)

Facilitators:

Diane R. Griggs, LCSW,Mental Health Practitioner and CABSW President, LA Chapter
Manuel Hernandez, MS, AMFT, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Program Overview:

Join us for a two-hour virtual training designed for advanced clinical practitioners ready to strengthen their group facilitation skills. Through a dyadic and experiential format, participants will explore the complex processes that unfold in group settings—ranging from prolonged silence to the powerful impact of global socio-political events on member behavior.

Facilitators will demonstrate strategies for navigating group challenges with insight, empathy, and advanced skill—ensuring practitioners leave with tools they can immediately apply in practice.

This training is designed for advanced clinical social workers, licensed practitioners, and mental health professionals (LMSW, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, counselors, psychologists, marriage & family therapists) who facilitate—or plan to facilitate—therapy and support groups.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Navigate Silence with Purpose – Use a countertransference lens to uncover the meaning behind silence and move groups forward strategically.
  • Manage Emotional Dominance – Apply interventions to balance overbearing expressions of emotional needs within the group.
  • Address Global & Cultural Influences – Recognize how world events shape group dynamics through race, gender, culture, power, positionality, and privilege.


Who Should Attend?

  • Advanced Clinical Practitioners (MSW-level and beyond) who facilitate or plan to facilitate therapy or support groups.
  • Licensed Social Workers (LMSW, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, etc.) seeking continuing education (CE) credits.
  • Mental Health Professionals (counselors, psychologists, marriage & family therapists) interested in deepening their group facilitation skills.
  • Educators & Supervisors in social work and mental health who mentor clinicians navigating group dynamics.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Howard University School of Social Work, (Virtual Orientation Event), Washington, United States

Tickets

USD 10.00 to USD 45.00

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